I have gathered a large number of Belgium beers to drink for the next week or two. I got a pack of St. Bernardus that I started last night with the Wit. I've always really enjoyed the Belgium beers and I am looking forward to a bunch back to back.
The aroma for this beer is very fruity, with distinguishable ripe banana smell. The foam on this beer poured out of the top when I opened the bottle, I know this can be cause by an infection, but I think is just such a highly carbonated beer. When poured the foam is very thick and active fizzing away unlike an IPA's foam which is thick with a large retention. The color is a hazy amber, that can be seen through, but is cloudy.
There is some sweetness to the flavor, but less than the Rochefort 8. There is also a lot more bitterness to the beer than expected. This beer has a nice nutty spice characteristic from the malt, along with some fruit flavors. The mouthfeel is smooth, and with some carbonation.
I think this beer is too bitter, I prefer less bitterness in a Belgium beer. This is fine enjoyable beer, and after checking the BJCP style guide I see trippel's are supposed to have a bitter after taste. I guess I am getting too used to the Belgium Dark Strong Ales.
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